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Thieves break into NLB Church at Duffs Bottom

- Bishop’s jewels reportedly stolen in midnight heist!
Thieves break into the New Life Baptist Church on Holy Saturday, March 30, 2013 with the theft of several items from the offices of the church. Photo: VINO
Bishop John I. Cline delivers the Easter Sunday message minus the stolen ring and chain. He described the theft as 'sad' and felt that nothing was holy or sacred any longer. Photo: VINO/File
Bishop John I. Cline delivers the Easter Sunday message minus the stolen ring and chain. He described the theft as 'sad' and felt that nothing was holy or sacred any longer. Photo: VINO/File
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Two bandits in full camouflage reportedly entered the offices of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) last Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Duffs Bottom and made good their escape with several valuable items.

The incident allegedly occurred around 1 A.M. on the morning of Holy Saturday but was not discovered until the following morning of Easter Sunday, when it was immediately reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

According to Bishop John I. Cline of the NLBC, the bandits appeared to be men and were masked. Bishop Cline disclosed that the church was not affected significantly but felt that the episode was "sad".

“It’s just sad that people would go to the length where they break into the church,” Bishop Cline stated.

The thieves reportedly entered the church building already wearing their masks and seemed to be aware of the presence of the church’s security cameras. They were also reportedly dressed in socks and slippers.

It remains unclear what method was used to gain entry to the church building.

Among the items stolen were a ceremonial ring and chain used during the Bishop’s official duties. Bishop Cline did not disclose the cost of either item that was discovered stolen.

The Bishop also remarked that it appeared that nothing was holy or sacred any longer in the society.

“These thieves have no sense of Godliness, no sense of conscience. To break into a church continually… that is sad,” he said.

A source indicated that based on the security footage reviewed of the incident, the bandits appeared to know exactly what they were about as they wasted little time in getting to the exact location of the stolen items.

Bishop Cline opined that the men may escape punishment on earth for their act but stated that hell would pick them up. His word of advice to the men was, “stop the nonsense, respect the house of God.”

The incident follows closely on the heels of the reported theft of another Bishop’s phone from the pulpit that he used to deliver his message at a New Year’s service earlier this year.

43 Responses to “Thieves break into NLB Church at Duffs Bottom”

  • OMG (06/04/2013, 08:56) Like (18) Dislike (8) Reply
    There's a place reserved in hell for these type of criminals. This is what our society has become. The young people has lost respect for God and themselves.
    • wellsa (06/04/2013, 09:35) Like (5) Dislike (400) Reply
      Let them take that along with the cops, because they believe that Shakeem was doing all these crimes and yet look now they have start up again, it only was time for them to start there crap again and i know who they are and i am not calling no names...... they stealing from the rich to feed the poor...lolol................Because in the end they would look at me at one of the thieves too.
      • what (06/04/2013, 12:28) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply

        Shakeem didn't commit all, only about 30 or so. He plead guilty so what bull$+# are you talking about. What are his prints doing on homes where he was never invited? Some one took his hands off, used them for robbery and gave them back to him when done? Use common sense. There are hundreds of robberies here, he was linked to about 30 so obviously he couldn't be doing all. Let them continue, you will hear about them trust me.

        • HAHA (06/04/2013, 14:59) Like (5) Dislike (43) Reply
          @ What did really read what wellsa post i guess you are as dumb as you type, ALL wellsa is saying he is in jail not let them try and say he is out there robbing, so common sense shows you dont read and understand before you post. omg.

          I know who the person are and i shall not come forward with no information to no church members or pastor, they calling people sinners, we are all living in sin........................this place is down hell so who the pastor to judge...........them church people better stop riding each other off and then hiding it.
          • what (07/04/2013, 00:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

            HAHA keep the information to yourself, don't worry, bet my last dollar they will be caught. You are just as bad as them and don't worry, Karma alone will deal with you. Your turn will come when you will ball and pray for people to come forward about something. This is material in this case, petty things. In your case it probably will be a lot worst, mark me. You are an @$$h@#*e!!

          • Hmm (07/04/2013, 17:21) Like (2) Dislike (23) Reply
            wat a pastor doin wit jewels anyway i dont understand he really need a chain and a ring thats bullcrap he aint no pastor he a gangsta da dont make no sense
      • Angels (06/04/2013, 14:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Im here laughing at how much dislike only church people robbing now, last year they stole NTC pastor cell phone right in church lol.
    • Baugher's Bay Blood (06/04/2013, 09:38) Like (2) Dislike (50) Reply
      Yesa they believe that they got Shakeem up there in prison and saying my blood gang thiefing and breaking in homes, now cops more work for you, this has only begon now and the crimmals still out there, i aint going to no police with any information, each man for himself......................left the thieves share those goodys. gang blood
      • cha cha (06/04/2013, 18:50) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
        They cant sell the things they theif anyways, the church know who them is to, they will soon get katch just like the one who had brake in to the car them when dey had the crusade, so the bike man them who stop going in de yard, better give up the stuff because dem mark and dee man dem cant sell no body goin buy dem from you, aryo mek the st thomas man lose he job in the police station when aryo sell he the police woman phone. so aryo better carry the ting dem back and put dem pon de step before bigger cuss come pon aryou, me aint wan aryo for no fren no more.
    • Patient (08/04/2013, 13:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well was made for know one the spirit of god will touch their heart and save them from the addiction that they have prayer for them not condem them yet let god have the last say my sisters and brothers
  • Ironic (06/04/2013, 09:06) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow thieves are so confident in evading the law here in the BVI that they pull off these jobs in "slippers and socks"..............yep! "Slippers and Socks" lol
  • watch out (06/04/2013, 09:08) Like (24) Dislike (11) Reply
    if they do this in a church then what about my lil home...the BVI down hell fast where is the UK police officers
  • Hmmph! (06/04/2013, 09:40) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Very sad indeed! Stealing from a church.....wow! That's the lowest! All they have done is bring more hell and damnation to themselves; ........ They will never have peace, unless they repent and ask for forgiveness. Lord have mercy!
    • True (06/04/2013, 10:25) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      the thieves obviously go to the church for the services because they knew exactly where he keep the good stuff! But no shock there really as all church goers are two faced with a face for church in sunday and the other for the rest of the spiteful week. They won't be going to hell either if there even is a place as all they have to do according to christan ideology is repent lol!
  • rewrsdffds (06/04/2013, 10:21) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sound like they attend the same church interview everyone
  • The Shadow Knows (06/04/2013, 10:35) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    They broke in to the Funeral Home, now the Church proving that to the profane, nothing is sacred.

    The policemans son and the bank worker strike again. Another unsolved crime statistic.
    • Newbie (06/04/2013, 19:18) Like (3) Dislike (88) Reply
      Not a supporter of dishonesty but there is no jobs and the NDP has caused havoc on our economy
  • ccc (06/04/2013, 16:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a scandal
  • Jamie (06/04/2013, 22:34) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Who are we to judge!!! Forgive and turn the other cheek!
  • Shara Parlin (06/04/2013, 23:24) Like (5) Dislike (20) Reply
    Well the churches have been ripping off poor people for years its time we get even!
  • -------- (07/04/2013, 07:55) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wow! fleecer got fleeced!
  • ha (07/04/2013, 08:07) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply

    I thought the Bishops "Jewels" had been claimed by a Jam.... aero.... instru...!

  • willy wonka (07/04/2013, 12:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wellsah! Again them robb the church? Robbing is bad but to do it in a church. If them had get a stroke them would of learn.
  • My Sleeping Partner (07/04/2013, 12:26) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

    Boss man when you sleeping the att... doing the job she is good at. Nothing comes for free these days. Not even your message in church and believe me when I say I have no pity for you at all. Do unto others as you would like them do unto you.

    • vv (07/04/2013, 16:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      there are three attoneys attenting that church so hust
      • JACK BE STILL (07/04/2013, 20:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Including one from overseas but keep to the subject the bandit needs to be caught and lock up
  • Mistress (07/04/2013, 17:11) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you don't pay Peter you will surely pay Paul.
  • Skeptics (07/04/2013, 23:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is the will of the lard. What say ye?
  • again (08/04/2013, 00:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am no fan of John but how is this news?

  • posh (08/04/2013, 09:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    New Life got rob....hmmmm...nothing to doubt, the people down there feel they are invisible....what you expect..
  • faith (08/04/2013, 13:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Leave it to god he has the last say
  • Nicki Monroe (09/04/2013, 07:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    People Lets Be Real For A Minute. Thieves Break Into Church Nonsense, Whoever in the CHurch knows the rings where there is who well thief them.

  • @ Again (10/04/2013, 11:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What you mean "How is this news?" Stolen things are always News you hypocrite!


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